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[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I cannot get Torgue to connect via bluetooth with this version even though QBL shows BT active and paired.

I still cannot connect to ad-hoc networks, they don't show up, can't even connect manually.

This does not work for me either (it does on other devices of mine). Status light on my dongle shows it's connected but the unit shows no service and I get a no network error if I try to surf.

Sorry, I said the player I'm currently using ProAmp but that is not the name. I'm using PowerAmp.

I discovered something today while testing my new backup camera. When reverse is selected while the unit is booting, the unit will switch to camera mode in 6 seconds (this could be occurring just as the logo is finished, will have to use a timer to tell for certain). This occurs while the boot logo is showing (Mercedes-Benz in my case), before the Android boot screen appears. The camera interrupts Android loading which will only continue after exiting camera mode. It seems there is another OS in play.

This is good news for those afraid of waiting 20-40 seconds till Android loads before going into camera mode.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Stereo finally mounted

I finally got the custom interior moulding I needed to complete my installation in my Elantra. Has anyone tried the latest software update? I got everything working at last. Well I still need the OBD2 and I want to try a mini OTG cable on the front of the deck. I did not have luck with the bluetooth or QBL with my bluetooth OBD2. Anyone that made torque work please let me know which bluetooth and hub you used. I have tried several with no luck using QBL.
[Android Head-Units] SPBoss:
Are there more powerful versions available? I'd like something with similar power to my galaxy s2, preferably 1gb+ ram and jellybean instead of gingerbread.

Thanks in advance

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
When you say internal storage .. you men the 4GB that hold nav files ?

I would like to upgrade both the RAM to 1GB and the Storage..

Any thoughts ?
[Android Head-Units] spazfishy:
Possible complex question for someone willing to take a stab. A while back I updated my mcu from 2.8.42 to 2.10.6 and the firmware from 2.12.10 to 2.12.32. In doing so it seems that I got a few bugs. One being my radio presets set to whatever word is currently being displayed rather than the station name itself and more importantly to me certain apps no longer automatically load when I am using them last and restart the radio. For example I turn the radio off with Pandora open and when it turns back on so should Pandora, it does not since the updates.

Do you know if it is the firmware or mcu that affects this? Not really sure what mcu is so i am guessing the firmware does this. I have since then loaded the rooted firmware and unfortunately it did not fix this.

Does anyone know how I could solve this? Also, I noticed a newer firmware 2.12.35 but i don't think that is rooted.

The rooted firmware really is a big improvement! Thanks for that!
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
...

That always happened (bug with the radio app)
[Android Head-Units] spazfishy:
Okay, radio app is fine I can deal with it.

However the Pandora app used to open by itself and now no longer does. The radio app and the music app still function correctly in this manner. Anyone else have this issue?
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
Thank you so much for sharing your hard work with us.

Question.. Can anyone post instructions on proper way to flash this firmware?

.. Is there a part number or model number for the USB dongle we need to buy to use in conjunction with this firmware to make torque work ?

... If I get this dongle, would I be able to transfer files (pictures/mp3) to and from the radio using Bluetooth ?

... When you say it supports large drives, does it means I can plug in a USB harddrive to the rear USB connector using a USB hub to connect the wi-fi dongle harddrive and Bluetooth adapter all together ?

Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
I wonder what this means from mp3car.com

I did a search for FTDI and pl2303 and I found this:

http://www.mp3car.com/obdii-gps-logger/136481-on-gpsd-obdgpslogger-and-udev-hotplug.html

I guess there is no real need to attach an usb gps but maybe there are other options.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
I checked out Waze and it works great, I can see the roads are up to date, whereas Sygic was a big let down in my neighborhood, maps were outdated. I also like the policeman and traffic notifications. I don't necessarily like Waze daytime map color but i do like nighttime colors.
[Android Head-Units] shida:
USB elm327

hi,

where u create the file? in system root?
[Android Head-Units] krippler:
System Update Failed

I attempted to update my unit using hal9k's image and instructions. During the process, it got hung after "Success: upgrade uramdisk.img success". I let it hang there for about an hour and nothing happened, so I manually rebooted the unit. Now when it turns on all I get is a white screen and I can't initiate the update process by holding down the the menu and vol buttons. Anyone else experience this? Is there anything I can do or is the unit bricked?

Any insight would be appreciated.

-Krippler
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
To flash,:

Note: before flashing you might want to back up your apps and data

1. Unzip the archive and copy the 5 files to the root of your MicroSD card.

2. After bootup, select Menu> General> MCU Update--wait for the progress bar to complete.

3. If the unit doesn't reboot automatically to a terminal-like screen and show updating u-boot-skip.bin and 2 other files, press and hold both the Menu and Volume buttons simultaneously till the unit shuts off then repeat to turn back on... it should start updating which will take a few minutes--wait for the 3 files to update and then a final complete message (this takes a bit after the 3rd file), reboot again if it doesn't on it's own--you will know it's been updated if it restarts with the touchscreen calibration, if not, repeat.

4. Delete the 5 files from SD card root if you don't want it to update again and loose all your settings, etc.

As far as Bluetooth adapters, wish I could help. I have an old generic that works very erratically. I tried a RocketFish adapter and it was not recognized at all, now trying to find one that will work consistently.

Yes, supposedly this will allow you to connect a large hard disk, and it should work through a hub (other things work with a hub for me through the rear USB connector, not the front), and you should be able to transfer files via Bluetooth--unfortunately not all features work for me that are supposed to work.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I had that happen once but eventually got it to reboot and update again. One problem I had was my Volume (Mute) knob didn't want to fully depress, neither would the Tuning knob so I pulled them off and stuffed a little paper inside so the knob doesn't slip on the shaft so far. Try pulling the knob off and pressing the shaft along with the Menu button to reboot--timing seems pretty critical, it may take me several tries to get the unit to reboot. GOOD LUCK!
[Android Head-Units] nordicflyer:
What would be the best comparable option to this unit but with ICS?

Looking for a unit that has at least a few hands on reviews and great if it can be rooted with firmware updated.
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
Pop45398, Android firmware has 4 files, not 3:system.img, u-boot-skip.bin, uImage, uramdisk.img + 1 file for MCU (318a2e70-44bf-11e1-b1cf-000c29ba27c0)

krippler, try to flash radio with another SD card, smallest size, what you can find. I use 1Gb card.

Format the card in SDformatter before use for flashing.

Try to fully disconnect radio from the battery before flashing.

If this does not help, do not despair immediately, there are still ways.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
There are 5 files in the zip file:

318a2e70-44bf-11e1-b1cf-000c29ba27c0

system.img

u-boot-skip.bin

uImage

uramdisk.img

Once the first stage of updating is completed by selecting MCU Update and the unit reboots itself (or is rebooted manually) there are 3 (three) files that display as being updated in terninal mode: u-boot-skip.bin, ulimage, and uramdisk.img. Once these 3 files have been updated a bit later a completed message will appear--only 3 files are shown as updated--perhaps system.img is updated in the 1st stage.

(sorry for the poor quality pics)
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
This tablet looks similar to radio

CPU: Freescale i.MX53 family 2.1V at 800 MHz

maybe it means something to a developer:

http://qa-android.com/android-porting/2012-09/msg00133.html
[Android Head-Units] ransoma22:
I had bought this same unbranded unit but not from ebay and I requested the seller to give a capacitive screen.

Had yet to check whether my unit came rooted....
[Android Head-Units] krippler:
Thanks for the suggestions Hal9k_.

I tried using a 1GB sdcard formatted using SDformatter. I fully disconnected power to the unit before trying to reflash. Unfortunately the result was the same. If you have any other ideas, let me know. I really appreciate it.

Pop45398, I haven't had any issues with the vol push button and I was able to initiate the update process very easily the first time using the menu + vol button the first time.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
As you can see from one of the pics I added to my previous post, I had to take the volume knob off in order to get mine to reboot, maybe I need to send mine back as there is definitely an issue with the knobs.
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
Pop45398, system.img is updated after u-boot-skip.bin, ulimage, and uramdisk.img. Because it has the biggest size, it loads the longest.

After flashing the radio immediately reboots, so you may not see the message about the loading system.img.

krippler, then you can try using MfgTool.exe from Freescale.

This is just an example: https://support.bluetechnix.at/wiki/MfgTool_(i.MX53)

You need to change the profile: edit update script, and use the files from the radio's firmware.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I guess mine is different as it doesn't always reboot, it hangs on the completed message following uramdisk.img about half the time and only shows 3 files updated till I manually reboot (it did not hang when I took the pic so I didn't get to show the completed message that follows updating the 3 files).
[Android Head-Units] kirill.lrnv:
Before flashing this firmware, did you verify that it is compatible with the HU you own?
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
Your screen is capacitive like mine?. If so, you can ask your seller the firmware for the capacitive screen?.

For people who have the drive can bus but does not have Rear View Camera.

YOU can disable the black screen that appears when you put in reverse.

You only have to disconnect the brown wire is in the canbus connector.

I put a photo.

I have a Seat Leon and I worked all my steering wheel buttons unless the phone buttons. (hanging and picking).

After I disconnect the cable, everything is working fine as before.

All that happens is that when I shift into reverse, the unit does not switch to the rear camera.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1884149&stc=1&d=1365973174

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1884150&stc=1&d=1365973174
[Android Head-Units] krippler:
I downloaded the MfgTool but hit a snag. The device isn't detected by the computer when I connect to the front mini-USB (I'm assuming this is the OTG port). Looks like I need to set the unit to "USB/UART (Serial Downloader)" mode but I can't find any information about how to accomplish that. Interesting side note, it appears the unit can be powered over this port. When I connected the computer with the external power disconnected, the unit powered on. I'll post an update if I make any progress.
[Android Head-Units] ahdoublexl:
It may have an internal serial connection for computer interfacing. The reason I suspect this is due to the info on the iMX53 reference board materials. I could be wrong however.
[Android Head-Units] ransoma22:
I will ask my seller for it, hope he will release it to me ;)

On the other hand, I tested my screen using apps from Play Store, search for "touch test"

I realized I can only get 2 points and not more than that..

wonder if yours also same as mine.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
Yes, mine is the same unbranded Ouku 6.2" HU that this thread refers to. It came stock with MCU 2.10.6-1-10-1/2.12.32.
[Android Head-Units] soinkster:
help needed

hello everyone. I have been lurking around this thread since the begin and it was the key reason I ordered my unit. however I encountered a problem. my unit shipped with:

mcu version 2.10.6-1-10-1

system version 2.12.35

The problem is that I wanted root access so I flashed back to the version 2.12.32 but I did NOT gain root access and also now my Gmail app has to be manually refreshed to sync my email in 2.12.32 but in the 2.12.35 version it automatically synched as it should.

Could anyone please send me a pm with that version or even a link would be appreciated. at this point I do not even care about root access. Thanks everyone.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Turn Signal Camera

I was wondering if a person could install side view cameras and have the head unit display the image similar to and using the same circuit as the reverse camera. I thought about powering it off of the wire going to the signal indicators but then I realized that it would flash on and off. I guess I would have to connect before the flasher. Anyway I am considering doing this to my setup. My car has bad blind spots.
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
Grrr!

ok so.... i have updated to the latest MCU Root Hal9k has posted up on this annnnnnd im still having problems with my hot spot on my phone (RAZR M) working with with the HU. The HU will connect to my home wifi no problems at all. It connects to the phone and phone acknowledges connection but cant do anything data related on the HU...

Phone is NOT rooted at this time... But will if need be the case lol...

Ive taken the Dongle and plugged it into my computer and it still wont connect via my phone.

I have had other phones connect and work flawlessly via the hot spot.

Cell provider is Verizon

Thanks

And you guys are doing some awesome things here. keep it up!:good:
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
I just tried the APN change to default on my phone... and no dice... maybe a different dongle?

idk :confused:
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
When you updated did you get the screen pictured below? If not, you didn't fully update, you need to reboot by pressing Menu and Volume at the same time, wait till fully off, then press Volume to turn back on.

Try version MCU 2.10.8-1-10-1/System 2.13.6 available here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40107236&postcount=471
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I have been unable to get 3G to work on any version MCU/System even though status lights on both my dongles indicate they are connected to my provider at high speed.

BTW, to enter the APN manually according to the user manual (Google your provider's settings or get'em off your phone):

(note: insure you have adequate signal and turn off wifi before starting)

1. Complete the Name and APN fields ONLY.

2. Press Menu and tap Save.

3. When the prompt displays you must enter a 3-digit MCC number, press home button to return to home screen.

4. Return to APN settings and tap your saved APN to edit.

5. Complete the remaining fields.

6. Press Menu and tap Save. (Your APN will have now disappeared from the APN list.)

After performing the above with the latest MCU/System, my dongles will show connected but the status bar icon still remains grayed out and am unable to surf. :(
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
i read all the previous posts maybe i missed it but... you have tried a second dongle with the hotspot?
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Hoodie11 & Pop45398 Have you verified that the dongle's you two are using are linux compatible? If it isn't, then you will not have any luck.

Install Terminal on the head unit and try different commands to see if your dongle is even recognized.

To get kernel modules you can try:

#cat /proc/modules
or
#lsmod

You can obtain A LOT of info by trying:

#dmesg

Lastly, you can also obtain even more info by trying:

#getprop

If you are not sure what to look for then you can always download an Ubuntu live boot cd. Boot your pc from cd with the usb 3G dongle plugged in. Once the cd is booted, you will get the option to try or install ---> click TRY. Once the desktop is loaded, press the superkey (windows button) and type terminal OR you can simply press CTRL + ALT + T.

Once you have the terminal open type

#lspci
--and/or--
#lsusb

Once you have identified your 3G dongle, go back and try the commands listed above on your head unit to see if it is recognized.

If you do not see your dongle, then it is probably 1)not linux compatible or 2)requires proprietary drivers. Regardless, if either cases 1) or 2) are true, get a different dongle. They are pretty cheap on Amazon or you can buy one from the manufacturer/supplier.

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[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
I have also tried a test multitouch application. My unit also detects only 2 fingers like yours.

A question to all. In the special options there is an option to determine the operating temperature of the fan. In my unit the fan was always connected, but I change that option and put in medium level. There are 5 options.: open, low, medium, high or locked.

As have ye to?
[Android Head-Units] soinkster:
hello hal9k, thanks for the reply as it appears to be promising. however I encountered a problem. each time that I try to extract the files I get an error saying "exception found system error crc....." could it be a bad file? thanks again for your help.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Have you tried to re-download the file and extract? What kind of pc/os are you doing this on? If Winblows, what zip tool (if any) are you using?
[Android Head-Units] soinkster:
Thanks again! I switched to my laptop and every thing extracted properly. You guys are amazing.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
reconfigure your mobile ap and reboot your phone

I had this problem and occasionally still have issue. i am currently using wpa psk after having problems with wpa2 psk. Try changing and reboot the phone. Oddly it seems to me to usually be the phone causing the problem although my nexus 7 connects no matter what i use.
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
I leave my hot spot open no wpa2 pw or anything.

---------- Post added at 05:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

So i found on a google search that the Realtek dongle that came with the unit needs the latest drivers and to be on b/g to work with the razr m... thoughts?

And i have a netgear n150 that wont doesn't even get acknowledged that its in the HU lol
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
You must connect front mini-USB to the computer, press and hold 2 buttons (HOME and MENU) and turn on the device with left knob.

I could be wrong about the specific buttons, but you have to press two buttons at once. I found it experimentally.

HU will be detected, you will hear the device's connect sound, and Windows will ask for drivers.

The screen will remain black, but MfgTool must show the HU in section A.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Netgear wifi dongles are not linux compatible. In linux to get it to work, one would have to wrap a windows driver to use it. This cannot be done as far as I know, in Android.

Any devices you would like to use have to, and I stress, HAVE TO, be 100% linux compatible. Most devices you find in box shops (RadioShack, Best Buy, Wal-mart, etc.. will not be).

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[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
Memory utilization

@ Hal9k_ - Thanks for the latest release :D Much appreciated!!!

Two things I noticed & probably worth mentioning after the update

1 - memory utilization. I noticed that with minimal apps installed, my free memory seems to be around 30-40 MB. I've used Task Manager (to kill task running) & Startup Manager to disable certain items from starting up (email & messaging - which I dont needed) . Has anyone else noticed this? Not sure whats hogging up all those resources.

2 - With regards to connecting to an adhoc wifi device (specifically my ELM327 OBD2) I dont see it come up under wifi. Am I suppose to see it?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
yeah i ordered one off amazon for cheap. so see how that works.

thanks
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Is there a way to install Blutooth drivers to Unit?

I was wondering if there was a way to install linux bluetooth drivers to unit and where they might need to be for unit to use them.
[Android Head-Units] kirill.lrnv:
Some operators block/limit your WiFi sharing, so you have to pay for this function/service. Probably that's the case.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Hal9k_ has already done this. He's added BT 4.0 into it. Also, we do not have any kernel source to cross compile with.

I wouldn't put it past VZW on a Motorola. They keep the Moto's locked down pretty tight.

@ Hoodie11 Have you tried using your phone as a hotspot with any other device (i.e. computer, tablet, friends phone)? If that doesn't work, then it may be locked as kirill.lrnv mentioned. Are you using VZW's mobile hotspot app or some other WIFI tether app?

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[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
Memory leak?

Ok so just to make sure I wasnt going crazy, there seems to be a memory leak somewhere.

Normally when I start up my HU I'll have about 170 MB free. As far as apps running, normally I'll just have the ipod app running. So to see what was going on, I installed Android Assistant

To my surprise I noticed two things. The free memory started to decrease rapidly! Next thing I knew I was down from 170MB to 70MB in less than a minute! The other surprise (shock) is that the total reported memory was 324 MB. Shouldn't that be 512? I'm not expert but something just dosent seem right here.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
I just recieved my bluetooth dongle that you suggested and it works flawless!!! Thank you! Now Torque works great, still trying to figure out what I want to monitor.
[Android Head-Units] Hoodie11:
Yes I have used it with another device. worked fine on a galaxy s3 my ipod touch and worked well with the netgear adapter while the adapter was plugged into my computer. I have the the share everything plan so it allows you to hotspot and tether free of charge in lieu that you go over you data cap is what im guessing lol
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Glad the dongle worked for you:)

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Head-Units] nikecmh:
I have a microphone already in my car. Anyway to have it use that one instead of the one built into the unit?
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
@ Hoodie11 Did you read this post? #553. Netgear dongles will not work!!!! They are not linux compatible. What tether app are you using? Are you using the mobile hotspot app that came on the phone or some other app? Try Barnacle Tether or some other confirmed working tethering apps. Re-read the whole thread, there are some that have been mentioned by myself and other members.

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[Android Head-Units] artash44:
USB Microphone via OTG cable?

I might try a usb mic via the OTG cable on the front or the hub i have on the back.